CPU cooling...

Discussion in 'Overclocking & Cooling' started by Apollo1020, Dec 8, 2007.

  1. Apollo1020

    Apollo1020 Geek Trainee

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    I understand, why you need a CPU cooler when you're trying to overclock your processor, but what, if I will not do that, should I consider a CPU cooler?

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  2. RHochstenbach

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    Every CPU needs cooling, but if you don't want to overclock and you got a good airflow you could use the stock cooler that is bundled with the CPU.
     
  3. thomasbuonoman

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    Depending what CPU ure ordering, hes right. Every CPU emits heat, sometimes alot, and since its so small it needs a heat exchanger. I had a 900MHZ CPU, the lowest u can buy, and after 5 sec. without a heatsink it hit 100C and shutoff. If youre going Intel, they will come with a heatsink. AMD probaly does too. There really not all that good and any computer tech would advise you to remove the gray thermal pad underneath and replace it with Arctic Silver 5 but if ure not overclocking then you should be o.k.
     
  4. Apollo1020

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    WOW, thanks... that was pretty useful information! 100C is cool, LOL... :x:
     
  5. thomasbuonoman

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    yeah it is! lol except when its a nice processor lol
     

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